Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin Plot Jane Austin introduces the book to what is now one of the most widely known quotes in English Literature- "It is a truth universally acknowledged‚ that a single man in possession of a good fortune‚ must be in want of a wife." Set in Hertfordshire‚ England‚ Pride and Prejudice opens with Mr and Mrs Bennet discussing Mr Bingley‚ a wealthy young bachelor‚ moving into Netherfield House‚ which is in the neighbourhood of the Bennet family. Mrs Bennet wants
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Destiny‚ with credit to Professor Nettifee brought the book True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership into my life and I want to bring it into the lives of others. More specifically those who may believe they weren’t born with the characteristics or traits to become a leader or those who have not found their passion or purpose in life; their “True North.” The book‚ written by Bill George and co-author Peter Sims‚ compiles a series of interviews with 125 managers from Howard Schultz of Starbuck’s
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How are you‚ Anthony? Hope you are doing well as I am. Recently‚ I finished reading a book called Night by Elise Wiesel. This book is based on a real life circumstance endured by young Elie Wiesel. I truly enjoyed reading this book‚ therefore‚ I believe that you will enjoy it too. So I am recommending this book to you to read. Reading this book will give you a more in-depth‚ personal view of Elie’s experience during the Holocaust. An interesting fact: Holocaust was derived from the Greek word ‘holokauston’
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The book‚ Beyond Suffrage; Women in the New Deal‚ presents the role of women in the 1930’s in a much different light than many people think of it. The goal of this book is to enlighten the reader as to what role women played in politics during the New Deal. Because of it’s broad view I have taken several specific examples from the book and elaborated on them in order to give you a better understanding. The author‚ Susan Ware‚ begins by laying the groundwork for the women’s network. During
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In 1903‚ Jack London wrote his best selling novel‚ concerning the life of a sled dog that travels throughout Alaska‚ the Yukon‚ and the Klondike. Throughout this book Jack London uses personification to illustrate the dog’s viewpoint. London describes what adventures the dog encounters after being kidnapped from his Santa Clara Valley home to be taken to Alaska as a sled dog to help men pursue gold in the gold rush of 1897. Buck‚ is the name of this sled dog who experiences his primitive life style
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out of them‚ gripping them tightly‚ seizing them from the inside‚ consuming them. When that happens‚ the human being can become unpredictable and volatile. And with them‚ follows great sadness. Many of these traits‚ and more‚ are present in the book ‘Faithful Elephants’‚ causing the lives of three innocent animals to be taken. The protagonists of the story – John‚ Tonky‚ and Wanly – are forced to endure such pain‚ paying for others sins. Despite this‚ they are still faithful and loyal to their
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Book: Sanchar Mimamsa Author: Nirmala Mani Adhikary Publication: Media Educators Association of Nepal Pages: 33 Date of publication: 2068(2011 AD) “Sanchar Mimamsa” composed by Nirmala Mani Adhikary puts forth communication Studies and process from the perspectives of vaidika Hindu amid western theories and models of communication. The book brings to light‚’Sadharanikaran theory and model as per propounded by Adhikary himself. It is quite unique and interesting‚ reading theories in verses
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different. I was prepared to read another run-of-the-mill book about child abuse‚ neglect‚ and the difficulties in saving one child from a horrific home life. However‚ I decided to read this book‚ even though it didn’t look very interesting; after all‚ I was taught not to judge a book by its cover. Sitting down to read later that night‚ I was pleasantly surprised. Not only is Beautiful Child a good book‚ but it’s an exceptionally good book! This is the story of Venus Fox‚ a seven-year-old child who
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The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” is more than just a best seller. It is a vortex into a futuristic United States that offers morals and themes that can relate to today’s society. Collins contrasts the poverty-stricken‚ subservient world of main character‚ Katniss‚ with the affluence and power of the people of the governing Capitol. Collins descends into the abuses of government control‚ and explores the importance and hope of individuality in a totalitarian society. Katniss
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among adolescent readers. Main character is Holden Caulfield‚ the 17 year old boy who planned on being a catcher in the rye. His intended audience are adolescents or students which this story mostly implies. Something unique and interesting in this book is that J.D Salinger wrote this novel through his own experiences‚ meaning this is almost the same one written in his autobiography during his teenage life. The success of the said novel led to public attention and scrutiny: Salinger became reclusive
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